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The Cythoeci Culture

Common Names

Male Names
  • Kilaqris
  • Bulbuk
  • Odaldort
  • Belbuk
  • Shemwhusenk
  • Berbik
  • Karadrus
  • Bolbik
  • Apergert
  • Pulugros
Female Names
  • Pearl
  • Dlesdung
  • Madorqirp
  • Klasdeng
  • Bevanga
  • Trisding
  • Quvona
  • Peony
  • Qelimda
  • Delimda
Family Names
  • Hairytooth
  • Featherstench
  • Wanderwart
  • Uglydale
  • Uglydale
  • Sludgefoot
  • Wanderbelly
  • Hornhouse
  • Hornwart
  • Oldnose
Country Names
  • Likuqia
  • Flemo
  • Ufqelion
  • Talaria
  • Atily
  • Likapia
  • Regeqia
  • Vrane
  • Ifburion
  • Ukely
Town Names
  • Two Cliffs
  • Green Towers
  • Triple Barrows
  • Blue Falls
  • Yellow Barrows
  • Eight Waters
  • Ten Mountains
  • Purple Waters
  • Black Valleys
  • Grey Peaks

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by military might. Farmers are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible through marriage.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. Weekly gatherings take place every Saturday. At outdoor arenas, pilgrims come together for ritual music led by an oracle.

Taboos

Not offering condolences to someone who has experienced a loss is associated with witchcraft and sorcery.

Eating with one's left hand is considered disrespectful to elders.

Sitting in a higher chair than someone of higher status is considered very bad luck.

Ingesting mind-altering substances is punishable by death.

Greetings

A formal greeting involves a deep bow from the waist, with the head touching the floor. This greeting is used for people of much higher status, like a king or queen.

Meals

The presentation of food is highly valued, and elaborate, intricate arrangements are created for important meals.

Design

Whimsical design elements are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.

Music

Cythoeci music has a single rhythm with a fast beat. It is very loud, with simple harmony. It has a simple melody with a low pitch in a minor key. Usually, it has a bright timbre.